Global Takedown: FBI and Allies Seize LockBit Ransomware Group
TL;DR
The US and UK authorities have disrupted the LockBit ransomware group, seizing their assets and obtaining decryption keys to help victims regain access to their systems. The US Department of Justice unsealed an indictment against two Russian nationals believed to be responsible for the attacks, and urged victims to reach out to the FBI for potential decryption assistance. The group is accused of targeting over 2,000 victims and extorting more than $120 million in ransom payments, with attacks ranging from businesses to government entities.
- “Prolific” LockBit ransomware group loses its keys to a global takedown The Verge
- Lockbit cybercrime gang faces global takedown with indictments and arrests Reuters
- After years of losing, it's finally feds' turn to troll ransomware group Ars Technica
- FBI and allies seize dark-web site of world’s most prolific ransomware gang CNN
- FBI, international police partners take down LockBit, most prolific ransomware gang to date Axios
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